Planning

Life Cycle Analysis for polymer series banknotes

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Planning

08 Mar 2022 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is planning a procurement process for a full environmental life cycle analysis of its polymer G series banknotes. This initiative falls under the environmental services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the deadline for requesting a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) by 23 March 2022 and the deadline for submitting written responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by 29 April 2022. The procurement is classified as a tender, and suppliers must register on the Proactis e-sourcing portal to access documentation and participate in the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental analysis, consultancy services, and data assessment. Companies with expertise in lifecycle analysis and environmental impact assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a firm's visibility and credibility while offering a chance to contribute to an important governmental initiative aimed at sustainability in currency production.

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Notice Title

Life Cycle Analysis for polymer series banknotes

Notice Description

The Bank of England ('the Bank') is planning to conduct a formal procurement for a full environmental life cycle analysis on our polymer G series banknotes. The purpose of this Request for Information ('RFI') is to seek information and details to enable the Bank to make better informed decisions relating its proposed procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bank of England ('the Bank') is planning to conduct a formal procurement for a full environmental life cycle analysis on our polymer G series banknotes. The purpose of this Request for Information ('RFI') is to seek information and details to enable the Bank to make better informed decisions relating its proposed procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006272-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72316000 - Data analysis services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
FM Contracts
Contact Email
fm.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2034613000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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